The backlash over the awarding of an honorary degree to David Suzuki reflects "intellectual immaturity," says a professor emeritus of earth and atmospheric sciences at the University of Alberta. "To turn David Suzuki into a political football is simply pathetic," John England said Wednesday on CBC Radio's Edmonton AM. However, U of A president David Turpin is NOT backing down, saying "universities must not be afraid of controversy." U of A president David Turpin defended the decision in a statement posted on the U of A's website. University of Alberta professor emeritus John England says the ongoing pipeline debate shouldn't overshadow Suzuki's career accomplishments.

Source: CBC News April 25, 2018 19:30 UTC